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  1. Amphora - World History Encyclopedia

    • Evolving from the large Bronze Age pithoi vessels, which the Minoans and Mycenaeans used for storage purposes, the amphora became perhaps the most common ancient pottery shape. However, the siz… See more

    Functions

    The average capacity for amphorae was 20-25 litres, although early versions were considerably larger. The general size became limited by the necessity for one or two person… See more

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    Stamps

    Many amphorae (but certainly not all) used to transport goods were given a stamp before … See more

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    MaterialCeramic, a small minority in metal, rare instances in stone or glass
    SizeSmall-volume container varying from table-top size to half the height of a human, able to be carried by one or more people.
    WritingSometimes inscribed with an identifying mark, or, in the case of painted ware, the signature of the potter or artist and the names of the characters depicted in the scene.
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  1. panathenaic amphora; prize/trophy | British Museum

  2. Amphora - Wikipedia

  3. A Visual Glossary of Greek Pottery - World History Encyclopedia

  4. Amphora | Ancient Greece, Roman Empire & Storage …

    Amphora is a type of storage jar used in ancient Greece and Rome for various purposes, such as transporting oil, wine, and grain. Learn about the different types, shapes, and decorations of amphorae, and see examples from Greek …

  5. Attic Panathenaic Amphora with Lid - Google Arts

    Details. Title: Attic Panathenaic Amphora with Lid. Creator: Attributed to the Marsyas Painter. Date: 340 - 339 B.C. Location Created: Athens, Greece. Physical Dimensions: 78.5 x 39.2 cm (30...

  6. Panathenaic Prize Amphora with Lid (The J. Paul Getty Museum …

  7. A New Breed of Wine Amphoras – Measured Porosity, …

    Sep 5, 2019 · 4. Ceramic lids. Most modern amphoras use a stainless-steel lid to form a hermetic seal. The downside is that the steel acts as a thermal bridge, making wine temperature less stable. Clay is a thermal regulator, and some …

  8. Panathenaic Prize Amphora with Lid (Side A) - Google Arts & Culture

  9. Terracotta amphora with lid - The Metropolitan …

    This colorful and unusual vase presents an enterprising Etruscan artist's interpretation of an originally Greek shape and type of decoration. The amphora, with its lid, two-part handles, echinus foot, and rays at the base of the body as …